Old Fashioned Lemon Bars
A nostalgic dessert that combines sweet and tart flavors with a buttery crust, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Mix together flour, unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the filling is set.
- Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before slicing into bars.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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